Physics 5054 · O Level · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A hammer drives a nail into a block of wood. The nail’s weight is negligible. The hammer applies a force $F_H$ and a pressure $p_H$ to the nail. The nail applies a force $F_W$ and a pressure $p_W$ to the wood. How do these forces and pressures compare?

  • A$F_W = F_H$, $p_W > p_H$
  • B$F_W = F_H$, $p_W < p_H$
  • C$F_W > F_H$, $p_W > p_H$
  • D$F_W > F_H$, $p_W < p_H$

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